Cream soda-glazed ham
Cream soda-glazed ham is a sweet and savory baked ham dish where the ham is basted with a glaze made from cream soda, brown sugar, and spices like cloves or mustard. It is a popular holiday centerpiece in the United States, particularly in the South and Midwest, where it is often served for Easter, Christmas, or Thanksgiving. The glaze creates a caramelized, sticky coating that balances the saltiness of the cured pork.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein and fat, with a significant amount of sugar from the glaze. A typical serving provides a good source of B vitamins (especially thiamine and niacin), zinc, and selenium, but it is also high in sodium due to the cured ham. A standard serving generally ranges from 350 to 500 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbs | 28 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 22 g |
| Sodium | 1100 mg |
| Thiamine (B1) | 0.5 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 5.5 mg |
| Zinc | 2.5 mg |
| Selenium | 25 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 200 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
Per 1 slice (100 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The use of cream soda in the glaze is a unique American twist that adds a subtle vanilla and caramel flavor profile, distinguishing it from traditional honey or maple glazes. Nutritionally, the high sodium content is characteristic of cured meats, but the dish also offers essential minerals like phosphorus and selenium.
